Over the past five years, motorcycles have remained one of the most vulnerable road user groups across both Wairarapa and the wider Wellington region. Rural roads, winding hill routes, intersections, changing weather conditions, and higher-speed open roads all increase risk for riders. Locally, common contributing factors continue to include loss of control on bends, speed, inexperience, and unfamiliarity with regional roads. Wairarapa’s popular riding destinations such as the Remutaka Hill corridor and scenic back-country routes attract both local and visiting riders, making ongoing rider education essential. Nationally, Waka Kotahi reports motorcyclists are consistently over-represented in deaths and serious injuries compared with other road users.
Our Motorcycle Safety Education programme works collaboratively with ACC, NZTA Waka Kotahi, Ride Forever, Motorcycle Collective and a range of local riding groups to help riders build confidence, improve roadcraft, and stay safer for life. Through coaching, skills workshops, community rides, awareness campaigns, and rider networking, we aim to support everyone from new learners through to experienced riders returning to biking. Safe riding starts with skill, attitude, preparation, and a connected riding community.
Whether you're a new rider looking to build confidence or an experienced motorcyclist wanting to sharpen your skills, Ride Forever courses are one of the best investments you can make in your riding.
The nationally recognised Bronze, Silver and Gold courses are designed to help riders of all experience levels improve their skills, confidence and safety on New Zealand roads. While many riders know about the ACC Rider Reward available to eligible Gold Course graduates, the real value lies in becoming a safer, more capable rider every time you head out on the road.
If you and your riding mates have been talking about doing a course together, here's how it works:
Step 1 – Get a group together
Round up a group of riders who are keen to improve their skills. A minimum of six riders is generally required for a course to be delivered at your chosen location in Wairarapa.
Step 2 – Choose the right course
Decide whether a Bronze, Silver or Gold course best suits your group's experience and licence level. Course information, eligibility and what each course covers can be found on the Ride Forever website.
Step 3 – Book online
Each rider creates (or logs into) their Ride Forever account and books the chosen course through the Ride Forever website. When booking, let the training provider know you have a group wanting to complete a course at your chosen location in Wairarapa.
Step 4 – Arrange a suitable date
Once your group booking has been received, the training provider will work with your group to arrange a suitable date and deliver the course at your chosen location in Wairarapa.
Step 5 – Ride, learn and enjoy
On the day you'll spend time with a qualified Ride Forever coach, building practical riding skills, improving hazard awareness, refining cornering and braking techniques, and gaining valuable feedback that will make you a more confident rider.
If you're completing a Gold Course, eligible riders may also qualify for the ACC Rider Reward, which provides a 25% discount on the ACC portion of your motorcycle registration levy for eligible motorcycles. While it's a great bonus, the biggest reward is the confidence and skills you'll take away from the day.
So, gather your mates, choose the course that's right for your group, and bring Ride Forever training to your chosen location in Wairarapa.
Visit the Ride Forever website to explore the different courses, check your eligibility, and get your group booking underway.
The 'machine' might have been stored in the shed for a long winter & needs to be safe and set up before you take to the road. Book a FREE workshop safety check at any one of these amazing stores;
Check out how to maintain and regularly check your motorcycle at rideforever.co.nz
Keep up to date with best routes to travel on your motorcycling journey!
The Scooter Survival Facebook page has been created to help scooter riders and potential scooter riders become safer on New Zealand roads. Check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ScooterSurvivalNZ
